10 Adult Hot Chocolate Recipes

With the cold weather just around the corner, it is now socially acceptable to have hot chocolate just about every night. Who doesn’t love that creamy, rich, chocolate haven that pours from your mug like Willy Wonka’s waterfall? Don’t lie. You’ve been looking forward to this all year. Try spicing your mugs up this season with some adult-twists on the timeless classic:

1. FIREBALL HOT CHOCOLATE FROM FERALKITCHEN.COM

Heat the milk in a microwave for 1-2 minutes (or until hot), and being preparing the hot chocolate in a separate mug. Mix the cocoa powder, sugar and salt together then pour in the hot milk. Add the Fireball to the mug and stir. Top with whip cream and add your garnish to make it beautiful – now brave the cold!

In a medium saucepan, begin heating (but not boiling) 1 cup milk, the sugar, cocoa powder and salt. As the mixture warms, keep stirring in the remaining milk. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Next, whisk in the pumpkin puree and spice, then take the pan off the stove just before the mixture begins to boil. Quickly add the Kahlua, add your toppings and enjoy!

3. RED WINE HOT CHOCOLATE FROM IMMAEATTHAT.COM

Combine milk and chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until the chocolate chips melt into the milk. Pour the red wine and heat the mixture until hot. Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream and smile! This recipes makes about 2 mugs of delight.

Over medium heat, warm the milk then add the Ibarra chocolate, cocoa powder and sugar. Once chocolate dissolves, whisk and season with cayenne pepper (start with small increments and season to taste). Pour the milk into 2 large mugs and add 2 ounces of tequila to each. Top with whipped cream and ground cinnamon if you would like! Delicioso! Remember when using a shaker, use a good one, too often I have been using below par shakers only to end up with the drink on my clothes instead of in my mug.

6. ANDES MINT HOTCHATA FROM THECOOKIEROOKIE.COM

This one is easy…place everything in a crock pot on high until ingredients melt together (don’t forget to stir!). Once everything is nice and melted, heat the mixture on low and stir every 20 minutes…now drink up! For a large crowd, double the recipe and share the cheer.

8. AMARETTO HOT CHOCOLATE FROM DELIGHTFULEMADE.COM

Heat the milk, chocolate chips, sugar and salt over medium-low heat and whisk often. Once warmed through (not boiling), add the vanilla and stir. Pour mixture into 3 mugs, add 1 oz Amaretto each then top with toppings and cheers your friends!

9. NUTELLA HOT CHOCOLATE FROM BUZZFEED.COM

Quick prep hot chocolate
½ oz Brandy
½ oz Frangelico

Directions:

Combine in a mug and enjoy the sweet bliss of Nutella…without the Nutella!